Procurement Manager - #2166155

Procurement Manager

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Salary: £54,000 - £65,000 per annum

Sector: Transport & Logistics

The Opportunity

A market-leading organisation within the transport sector is seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end category strategies across the Midlands. This role is pivotal in driving commercial resilience, covering a diverse portfolio of direct fleet spend and essential corporate overheads.

The Role

You will be the driving force behind the organisation's commercial strategy, negotiating competitive tenders, standardising contracts, and managing supplier performance to ensure maximum value while mitigating risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Strategy: Develop and deliver procurement strategies across direct fleet requirements and indirect categories including IT, Facilities Management, Marketing, and HR.
• Sourcing & Tenders: Lead competitive sourcing exercises and contract negotiations to secure high-value agreements.
• Commercial Protection: Standardise NDAs, SLAs, and Master Service Agreements to ensure legal and commercial protection while aligning spend with ESG targets.
• Supplier Performance: Track spend versus performance across central functions and regional sites, holding regular KPI reviews to maintain high standards.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market conditions, benchmark pricing, and identify supply chain risks or emerging supplier innovations.

The Person

We are looking for a commercially sharp procurement professional with a hands-on approach to driving savings.

Essential Requirements:

• Procurement Expertise: A proven track record managing a hybrid mix of direct (engineering/fleet) and indirect spend categories.
• Negotiation Skills: Expert-level experience in competitive tendering, contract negotiations, and market benchmarking.
• Influencing Ability: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with operational teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £54k - £66k dependent on experience.
• Travel Benefits: Exceptional travel perks across the national transport network for you and a nominated partner.
• Financial Security: Robust company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive support including an Employee Assistance Programme and private online GP services.
• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for professional development within a large-scale, innovative organisation.

To apply, please contact Garry Byfield at Procurement People.